There’s nothing quite like an electric guitar. Hold one in your hands, and you can feel the power, the history, and the potential. Plug one in, and that’s when the real magic happens.

When made with passion and precision, electric guitars are as much art as they are tools for music. And has the Gibson electric guitar ever been a tool for music throughout the ages! Wherever you find live or recorded music, you’ll find Gibson guitars.

Even before electric models came along, the Gibson company was making guitars. Then, in the 1930s, electrification reared its head. From the very beginning, Gibson—thanks to trailblazing innovator Les Paul—was a major player in the solidbody electric guitar industry. The first Gibson solidbody electric guitar, an instrument that bore his name, the Gibson Les Paul™, hit the market in 1952. 

Since that fateful day in the 50s, it’s been stellar guitar design after stellar guitar design. And those designs have caught the eyes of just about everyone. Over the years, some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll have played Gibson electric guitars: Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Slash, Angus Young—the list goes on. From the Gibson Custom to limited edition electric guitars, we have it all. And Gibson isn’t just for rock; you’ll see Gibson electric guitars on stage at punk shows, country festivals, blues jams, in jazz clubs, and more.

Today, getting your hands on the same kind of guitar the legends played has never been easier. You’ll find all of the most iconic electric guitars for sale right here with our new arrivals or in an authorized Gibson retailer near you. From the Les Paul that started it all to the Theodore model that was brought to life in 2022, the possibilities are endless.

Choose between a Les Paul Standard, a horned SG™, an angled Explorer™, an ultra-cool Flying V™, or any of the other famous silhouettes on display.

Whether you’re looking to kickstart your musical journey or kick it into overdrive, a Gibson electric guitar can get you where you want to go. You can also shop for Gibson guitar accessories such as guitar amplifiers, electric guitar strings, or a gig bag to complete your collection. Gibson Guitars was one of the original electric guitar pioneers and remains a mainstay of the musical instrument world today.

Shop electric guitars with Gibson, and find the perfect instrument for all your musical endeavors.